• PRINCETON: Township endorses Princeton Ridge preservation

    By Lauren Otis, Staff Writer    Princeton Township Committee adopted a resolution endorsing the idea of a Princeton Ridge Preserve and the preservation of lands along Princeton Ridge at its meeting Monday evening.    The adoption of the resolution, initially introduced by Committeewoman Liz Lempert, drew praise from open space and land preservation advocates.    The one page…

  • PLAINSBORO: Aloi qualifies for US Amateur

    Plainsboro resident eyes match play By Bob Nuse, Sports Editor    It’s a tournament Tiger Woods won three times. Other champions include some of the World’s finest current golfers – Phil Mickelson, Justin Leonard and Scott Verplank.    This year, Plainsboro resident Anthony Aloi would like to add his name to the list of champions at the…

  • ROBBINSVILLE: Cattail Tavern gone but not to be forgotten

    by Melissa L. Gaffney, Staff Writer    ROBBINSVILLE — Although the Cattail Tavern in New Sharon is now gone, having been demolished by township order this week, about a third of the structure on Old York Road has been preserved and could later be used in a replica building, according to Township Administrator Tim McGough.    Some…

  • PRINCETON: Crown is worth the sacrifice

    Locals win national Futsal title By Justin Feil, Assistant Sports Editor    Getting to the top in anything requires some sacrifices.    For the Central Jersey Lazerz, it was their Fridays, no small sacrifice for a group of teenage girls from South and Central Jersey.    ”Everyone gets frustrated by it,” said Princeton resident Lauren Ullmann. “But we…

  • PLUMSTED: ReRun seeks funding to aid special-needs students

    by Melissa L. Gaffney, Staff Writer    PLUMSTED — The retired thoroughbreds of ReRun can’t be ridden anymore. But that doesn’t mean they can’t make a difference for those children considered at risk or having special needs.    ReRun Inc., an ex-racehorse adoption program headquartered in New Egypt, has partnered with three other nonprofit groups in New…

  • PRINCETON: Streaking Venable is finding a groove

    PRINCETON: Streaking Venable is finding a groove

    PU graduate starting for Padres By Justin Feil, Assistant Sports Editor    Will Venable has a different feeling when he comes to the plate these days.    The Princeton University graduate has swung between red- and white-hot with the bat for the San Diego Padres during the month of August.    ”I go up there knowing I’ll be…

  • PRINCETON: Streaking Venable is finding a groove

    PRINCETON: Streaking Venable is finding a groove

    CHRIS HARDY Since being inserted into the starting lineup, Princeton University graduate Will Venable is batting .356 in August for the San Diego Padres. Photo by Chris Harty/San Diego Padres

  • ALLENTOWN: State aid funding annoys Fierstein

    by Melissa L. Gaffney and Vic Monaco, Staff Writers    ALLENTOWN — The good news is that the borough is one of only two communities in Monmouth County to get extraordinary aid from the state, and that money will drop a planned tax hike by 3 cents.    The bad news is that the amount it received…

  • ‘Paper Heart’

    ‘Paper Heart’

    A romance unfolds between Michael Cera and Charlyne Yi in Paper Heart.

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